Geography
What is the definition of a subcontinent?
A large land mass that is smaller than a continent.
What religion was based on the teachings of Indian prince taught that all suffering was caused by selfish desire?
Buddhism.
What was the name of the language of ancient India?
Sanskirt.
What term means to be reborn many times?
Reincarnation
What is implied by the fact that priests (bhramin) are at the top of social hierarchy?
Religion was really important.
What is the name of the wings the cause the wet and dry seasons in India?
Monsoons
What did Siddhartha Gautama want to solve?
Suffering. It's Buddha, y'all!
What did Buddhism and Jainism have in common?
They started from Hinduism but disagreed with core aspects of each religion.
What significantly helped India's trade? (It was on the video notes!)
Development of roads. These became trade routes.
What is the system that divides Indians into social groups?
Caste
Why were the Himalayan Mountains important?
The provided natural protection. It helped keep people from invading them but this also meant that they were cut off from the outside world.
Which Indian leader helped to spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia?
Asoka
Why are most Hindus and Buddhist vegetarians?
What is the name for Buddhist shrines and temples?
Stupas
What is the ultimate goal of Hindu people?
To merge with Brahman after a series of reincarnations.
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are extremely well planned cities. What does that tell you about these people?
They were intelligent and talented.
What is the name for perfect peace in Buddhism?
Nirvana.
Also a really good band.
Which numerical concept did India introduce?
- Invented the symbol for zero and connected it with the idea of nothing.
- First people to use algebra.
- Created the symbols for numbers in general.
Under which dynasty did ancient Indians reach the height of its power and glory?
Gupta
According to Hindu belief, which of the following statements is true about Karma?
A. Karma means that you will always be punished in the next life no matter what.
B. Karma is the force that controls what life you will be reborn into.
C. Karma is your individual and social responsibility.
It is the FORCE that CONTROLS what life you'll be REBORN into.
What do Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India have in common geographically?
Remember. The answer is always river.
Fill in the blank:
A Hindu believes it is important to fulfill your _________________, or duty and responsibilities without complaint.
They believed music was a gift from the Gods. They created things like tambourines, drums and flutes. Even today, music is hugely important in their culture. (Remember the Bollywood clip we watched?)
What happened when Ashoka became a Buddhist? (This was on the quiz)
He decided not to fight anymore.
What was one positive effect of the caste system in India?
It provided order. People had their roles and they stuck to them.